Not that long ago, being an elite status traveler was a significant part of my personal identity. I was proud to display my elite status baggage tags and pull out my top tier cards. Comparing elite status with other frequent travelers was normal conversation. I’m not embarrassed to admit that I’ve had dozens of conversations like…

2017 has been a whirlwind year for me. That’s why it is more important than ever to pay attention to my 2017 travel goals. It’s also important to monitor my travel program status qualification as the year ends. I don’t want any major surprises in December when it can be costly to recalibrate. And I…